Head of Talent, Principal

Overview

Head of Talent, Principal role at Cerity Partners. Position Summary : We are seeking an experienced and seasoned Head of Talent to establish and lead talent strategy across our growing firm. Reporting to our Chief Human Capital Officer, this is a critical leadership position responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive talent development strategies that align with organizational goals and drive employee growth, engagement, and retention.

Primary Responsibilities

• Talent Strategy & Leadership : Lead the development and execution of an integrated talent management strategy that supports the company's growth and cultural goals. This includes leading the development, engagement, and retention of all colleagues. The Head of Talent will partner and collaborate with the pillars of Human Capital Leadership including Talent Acquisition, Business Partnerships, Operations, and Total Rewards.
• Learning & Development (L&D) : Design and implement a comprehensive L&D strategy that includes training programs, career pathing, and a robust learning ecosystem that enhances employee skills and capabilities across all levels. This function will partner closely with our Cerity Partners University program and our Practice Development practice.
• Managerial & Leadership Development : Create and deliver programs specifically designed to enhance the skills of our managers and leaders, building a pipeline of high-potential individuals ready for future leadership roles.
• Engagement & Culture : Partner with leaders to drive a culture of engagement and high performance. Develop and implement strategies to measure and improve employee engagement.
• Succession Planning & Talent Assessment : Lead the annual succession planning process across the firm to identify and develop future leaders and critical talent. Implement tools and processes for talent assessment and performance calibration. This role will once again partner closely with our Practice Development team whom are responsible for our client succession initiatives.
• Colleague Promotion Process : Oversee and refine the firm’s colleague promotion process across all levels, ensuring it is transparent, equitable, and aligned with our strategic goals.
• Performance Management : Own the goal-setting and achievement process, ensuring it is a meaningful driver of performance, accountability, and continuous feedback.
• Team Leadership : Lead, mentor, and develop a team of talent management professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Budget & Vendor Management : Manage the talent management budget and oversee relationships with external vendors and partners.

Required Qualifications

Compensation

$180,000 - $210,000

Why Cerity Partners

Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package :

Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to careers@ceritypartners.com. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

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